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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.37, 1,682.45 and 537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.37, 1,682.45 and 537.20 is: 805.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.37 : 1,682.45 = 537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.37/1,682.45 = 537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.37x = 1,682.45 × 537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.37x = 903,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,809.45/1,122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.27

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